Probation Officer – Security Division – Court Security Officer

Deadline to apply: November 1^,^ 2024

Pay: $2,204.00 bi-weekly

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., 40-hour work week

Job purpose:

Works under the general supervision of the Court Administrator and/or Chief Security Officer. Ensure the safety and well being of all persons in the Courthouse.

Duties and responsibilities:

Job Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

– Ensure that the Judges, Court employees and general public visiting the Courthouse are safe.
– Monitor all persons passing through magnetometer and search if appropriate.
– Scan all loose items, bags, purses, etc. each person has on their person through X-ray machine
– Monitor/maintain logs of issued keys for the building.
– Arrest any person who is in violation of any law and/or ordinance.
– Complete periodic sweeps of building during business hours.
– Ensure building and offices within building are secured at end of business.
– Assist with check-in of Probation offenders and persons attending Court when Court Receptionist/Probation Secretary not available.
– Provides direction and general information to persons entering the building.
– Complete incident reports as required and cooperate with law enforcement investigations.
– Collects and preserves contraband from persons who enter the Courtroom building, and then surrendering the property/evidence to law enforcement personnel if appropriate.
– Performs any/all related duties as required or requested by the Court.
– Process case paperwork from Court Hearings.
– Retrieve and return inmates to Court and Holding Cell
– Enter information into LPD software system as required.
– Other duties as assigned. The Lima Municipal Court Judges Division retains the right to add, delete, or modify the duties of this position at any time.

Knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the position:

Clerical Skills/Expertise

Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions

Ability to safely handle a firearm

Ability to identify legal paperwork and understanding the dates/deadlines associated with different types of legal work.

Ability to correctly interpret and apply Court and Bailiff Department policies and procedures.

Ability to read and comprehend written material, including case entries and other court paperwork.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and to effectively communicate with the public, staff and attorneys.

Ability to interact in a courteous and professional manner with diverse populations, including but not limited to judges, co-workers, and other departments/agencies, and customers (including attorneys, defendants, plaintiffs, and their families.

Ability to listen to individuals to obtain information necessary to provide meaningful and accurate assistance.

Ability to quickly assess situations and respond appropriately.

Ability to maintain self-control under stressful conditions (a professional demeanor), including the ability to effectively communicate with upset, angry or frustrated individuals.

Ability to maintain an even temper across situations and the ability to take verbal abuse.

Ability to document work activities, work independently with minimal direction, prioritize work tasks and complete them in a logical order, manage time and meet deadlines under time pressures and stress.

Ability to appropriately operate and use Court-issued safety equip